Common Errors In English Usage

adjective not in accordance with fact; wrong or inaccurate

adverb in a way that is not accurate or correct

• The data provided in the report was found to be incorrect.
• You got the answer incorrect on the quiz.
• She totally gave him the incorrect directions to the party.
• His perception of the situation was completely incorrect.

noun the incorrect or improper use of something

• The misusage of company funds is strictly prohibited.
• Stop the misusage of my computer, it's slowing down.
• I can't stand the misusage of slang terms in that conversation.
• The misusage of power can lead to disastrous consequences.

noun an act or instance of making an error or mistake

verb to make an error or mistake

adjective describing something related to making errors or mistakes

• The employee's slipup cost the company a significant amount of money.
• I can't believe I made such a slipup on that project.
• Don't worry about that little slipup, no one will even notice.
• His slipup in the negotiations caused the deal to fall through.